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YJ66 ZDW

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,691 mi
Last recorded34,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 ZDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 34,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 29,777 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 24,933 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 21,834 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YJ66 ZDW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ66 ZDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ66 ZDW registered?

YJ66 ZDW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is YJ66 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 ZDW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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